CFO Dirk Viljoen on the social accord and being authentic
The seasoned finance exec made a public recording about his own transformation and empowerment journey.
Ronda Naidu is an editor with CFO South Africa and CHRO South Africa. She holds a Masters in Corporate Journalism and earned her journalistic stripes at a number of the top privately owned media companies, across the print and online platforms, in South Africa. She has been recognised as a leading strategic communications professional in the country, having headed a number of communication functions across the financial, mining, engineering and agricultural industries.
The seasoned finance exec made a public recording about his own transformation and empowerment journey.
Outgoing group CEO André de Ruyter is expected to leave at the end of March.
IFAC president Asmâa Resmouki says there should be lower costs and barriers to entry for the profession.
CFO Nonkululeko Dlamini says it is the single largest funding transaction in seven years.
Sandi will play a guiding role in the enterprise application software firm’s transition to a new business model.
Continental programme to address pressing need for funding local infrastructure and development projects.
Naspers’s strong revenue growth and share repurchase programme satisfies the market.
Standard Bank has revised its interest rate outlook to 175 basis points for 2022, Arno Daehnke reveals.
The UCT CFO looks forward to making a meaningful impact on the accountancy profession.
When Dawid Swart isn’t travelling the world, he’s trying to save it as Wetility’s CFO.
Finance Indaba Online was a unique platform for partners to share their value propositions and products.
Empowered investment holding company’s R1.6 billion expansion into the convenience fuel retail sector.
The 2022 High-Performance Team Award winner unpacks how she has created a winning team.
Monthly online deliveries increase tenfold over two years and insurance range extends to gap cover.
We take a closer look at this week’s market news focusing on appointments and resignations to company boards.
Cobus has a strong background in investment management in the energy and resource industries.
Arno says that Awards like these are an affirmation that the bank is on a sustainable growth path.
This will further accelerate the business’ impressive track record, says CFO Mark Stirton.
Local universities also made a strong appearance in the field of developmental studies.
UK accounting regulator fines KPMG for audit failures, China cuts borrowing costs and more!
The US Fed sends signals of interest rate hikes, Covid-19 dampens global growth forecasts and more!
Citigroup pushes ahead with climate pledge, Visa launches global crypto advisory service and more!
Global airlines continue to face virus headwinds, the US threatens economic sanctions on Russia and more.
India plans to ban private cryptocurrency, Turkish lira tumbles after interest rate cut, and more.
Panellists discussed how CFOs need to leverage technology to future-proof the finance function.
Lucas Ndala believes that, during times of change, people have to consider what legacy they are building.
Corporate set-up and hosting have been penetrated over and over again, with cyber-attacks increasing.
Uncertainty ahead for the world economy, Amazon cuts of Visa credit cards and more.
Working out when to call an end to a system – and embrace the benefits – is up to the CIO ànd CFO.
GE will split into three to focus on aviation, China factory gate inflation hits 26-year high, and more.
KZN CFOs gather for conversation about community and crises at The Oyster Box.
Elon Musk is willing to donate billions to end world hunger, finance chiefs face climate activists at COP26 and more.
China rations diesel amid supply constraints, Nigeria launches Africa’s first digital currency and more.
Growing demands of regulators and more are changing the face of the chief risk officer.
Elon Musk eyes his first trillion, Oppenheimers to drive Asia-Africa investment and more.
Also in the spotlight: Brent crude reaches three-year high and Virgin Money to close 31 branches.
Also in the spotlight: Trump CFO criminal probe continues and Lufthansa plans to raise R37 billion.
A panel of cloud experts explain that scale, security and governance are some of the key considerations.
Bitcoin protest in El Salvador, US spends billions on whistle-blower pay-outs, and more.
Following an integrated risk management approach is increasingly necessary for organisations.
Also, China factory gate inflation is at its highest and Guinea sees a rise in aluminium prices.
The insurer has paid mortality claims of R8 billion in South Africa and R2 billion in the rest of its operations.
Also in the spotlight: Ford cuts production and China provides funding boost for small businesses.
There are ways to reduce frustration, save time and costs when dealing with SARS disputes.
Women should be given opportunities with full confidence that they are going to achieve and deliver, says Nopasika.
Companies are calling for the relaxation of post-Brexit visa requirements to address supply chain crisis.
The Dimension Data MD believes that the empowerment of both women and men should be addressed.
Being agile in financial reporting is now a key consideration for the C-Suite, says Prosus’s Moveshen Moodley.
The defence of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou failed on facts and law, China looks to the super-rich and more.
AFS reporting requirements will soon be in place for SOEs and municipal-owned companies.
The bank’s group headline earnings grew five-fold to R8.9 billion for the first half of 2021.
Google explores pay cuts, while pharmaceutical giants raise Covid-19 vaccine prices and more.
CFO Ian Vorster says sustainability bonds are increasingly being used around the world to finance renewable energy development.
CFO Dumisani Dlamini says the move will minimise the risk of handling cash and improve customer convenience.
Tim Souter joins Appzone while continuing to manage several other interests.
Bots are changing the way finance teams operate, including Hyundai Automotive SA, says CFO Thinus Venter.
Local manufacturing can provide some certainty at a time when shipping periods are uncertain, Terry says.
Tech and social media companies continue to post impressive results thanks to an increase in online activity.
BlackRock uses its proxy for climate good, BHP may be exiting oil and gas, and more.
The US sees a 13-year high in inflation rate, emergency stimulus tapering off, and more.
The purchase forms part of the organisation’s intention to align executive interest with that of shareholders.
Big tech under fire in China, while Trump aims his ire at social tech, and more.
Adrian says Aveng’s strengthened balance sheet has enabled Moolmans to embark on a renewal plan.
Emira Property Fund has raised R805 million in sustainability-linked debt as part of its growing ESG focus.
Americans emerge richer from the pandemic, Facebook’s market value rises, and more.
The CFO says regulation, governance and compliance can be a competitive advantage.
Billionaires want to go to space, but insurers don’t, John McAfee dies in prison and more.
Coca-Cola’s share price fell because of Cristiano Rolando, and real estate markets show bubble warnings.
The New Equation aims to focus on trust and sustainability reveals PwC CEO Dion Shango.
Strong all-round performance sets the stage for growth at Multichoice South Africa in 2022.
Increased shareholding of empowerment partners boosts the creation of a new, smart lifestyle.
Bitcoin becomes a legal tender in El Salvador, economic losses are expected due to the climate crisis, and more.
Sygnia’s low-cost passive investment strategy pays off with double digit growth despite Covid-19.
The Old Mutual CFO says that leaders have had to be more deliberate when checking in with people.
India’s economy contracted by 7.3 percent, the IMF is helping Uganda mitigate the impact of Covid-19, and more.
Marna explains that the rules now recognise that a derogation may be justified for a number of reasons.
The acquisition of Gravenhage will increase Afrimat’s scale in the ferrous-metal value chain.
Amazon buys MGM studios, nine new billionaires since the beginning of Covid-19 and more making headlines.
Trump family facing criminal charges, Colonial Pipeline pays off cyber-criminals and more in this week’s headlines.
Pieter Heyns said, in a “trust less” environment, bitcoin has shown that blockchain is secure and resilient.
Bill Gates divorce, Jeff Bezos selling Amazon shares and more making international headlines.
Murad uses his finance knowledge to steer the research and development committees at Sygnia.
A proponent of digital tech as a key enabler, Mark talks about Mr Price’s recent acquisitions and growth opportunities.
PwC's Robert Beighton explained the levers to create shareholder value in CFO Community Conversation.
A CFO South Africa webinar looks at how smaller practices are keeping SMEs alive and kicking during Covid-19.
Megan Pydigadu reveals some of the lessons learnt from EOH’s pre-pandemic liquidity crisis.
From automation to working from home, finance professionals are focusing on becoming future fit.
CFO Pieter de Wit sees the value of soft skills in contributing to a company’s success.
Sedibelo Platinum Mines CFO Elmarie Maritz sees the mining industry as an opportunity for women.
The South African agriculture sector was the sole positive contributor to GDP in the second quarter of 2020.